Physical activity is good for us, but do you realize how good it is? What are the benefits of exercise? Exercise benefits are abundant regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. The types of exercises one does will be determined by these factors. Before starting a new exercise program, you should consult with your […]
Biggest Loser Challenge Wrap Up – Maintaining Progress
As we come to the end of our Biggest Loser Challenge it is important to remember why we decided to participate initially and where we want to go from here. Although the focus may be removed as the challenge is over, there are many reasons for each of us individually to continue the focus on […]
Colon Cancer Awareness
An average individual might think that if they have cancer of any type they would surely feel ill. However, all cancers are not accompanied with serious symptoms in the early stages. Although some cancers are slow growing others may spread rapidly. Early colon cancer may have no symptoms or very vague symptoms such as abdominal […]
Portion Control
As we age each individual has different nutrition and physical activity needs. Dietary needs are determined by age, gender, weight and activity level. Remember to: Eat a healthy diet Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products Protein from poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts and other lean meats Low in saturated fats, sodium […]
Healthy Eating over the Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebration and enjoying family and friends. Enjoy yourself while keeping some tips for healthy eating in mind and avoiding the ‘holiday weight gain’: Focus on maintaining your weight over the holidays, rather than losing weight – this tends to be more realistic and less stressful Plan to exercise […]
Exercising at Work
Many of us today have sedentary jobs, which are not good for our health. There are many simple ways to incorporate exercise into our day, even though our desks and computers keep calling our names. Exercise during the day can be done in very short periods of time and still prove beneficial to our […]
Disease Prevention
I have been asked to write a blog on “Disease prevention” which is a very lofty topic- I taught an entire course on “disease” at HACC which lasted an entire semester. So, to approach this topic I decided to present various facts: It is estimated that 50% of people in America are either pre-diabetic (will […]
Watch your Sugar
Eating too much added sugar is a major issue in today’s society leading to: Diabetes Obesity Heart Disease Tooth Decay The American Heart Association recommends 100 calories of added sugar (about 6 teaspoons) per day for women and 150 calories (about 9 teaspoons) per day for men. This is referring to added sugar, not […]
What Workout Plan is Best for You?
The BEST workout and diet plan is the plan that you actually follow through with. There are many available options, with each claiming that this is the plan you need. Even the best coaching/training plan and/or diet plan based on your dietary needs means NOTHING if you don’t actually follow through with it. The plan […]
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Eating well is tough. Eating well while eating out is super tough. Despite your best-laid plans, some restaurant meals can contain over half your days worth of calories and well over the recommended guidelines for fat, sodium and sugar! A salad is always a healthy option, right? Even when it comes laden with croutons, bacon […]
